Hoover Dam construction site viewed from the downstream cofferdam

Metadata

Title

Hoover Dam construction site viewed from the downstream cofferdam

Digital Publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas Libraries

Original Date

1934-07-24

Description

View of the Hoover Dam construction site in Black Canyon from the downstream cofferdam. Construction on one of the Nevada intake towers can be seen behind the concrete dam face. Framework and concrete pouring forms are seen on construction on the power houses on both sides of the dam. Construction equipment, vehicles, temporary buildings and construction workers are seen on the canyon floor.

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